BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Professional Experience
Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-09-01 | - |
2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Professional Experience program at the University of Salford prepares students for careers in the evolving field of electrical and electronic engineering. Through hands-on learning, industry placements, and a focus on employability skills, graduates are well-positioned for success in various sectors.
Program Outline
BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Professional Experience
Degree Overview:
Overview:
This four-year program, with an optional placement year, prepares students for an exciting career in the ever-evolving field of electrical and electronic engineering. It combines the study of electronics, focusing on components and software comprising electronic systems, with electrical engineering, focusing on generation, distribution, and use of electricity. This comprehensive skill set opens doors to various career paths in various industries.
Objectives:
- Prepare graduates for exciting careers in electrical and electronic engineering.
- Develop a combined understanding of both electronics and electrical engineering.
- Equip students with the skills to solve technical challenges and opportunities in the field.
- Enable graduates to play a key role in shaping the future of energy generation, consumption, and technology.
- Develops the skills to solve a wide range of technical challenges and opportunities related to exciting and innovative consumer technology.
- Benefit from the engineering department’s strong industry connections and research into innovative, trending technologies.
- Gain hands-on experience in advanced electronics laboratories and facilities at the University of Salford's Peel Park campus.
Program Structure:
- Four-year program with an optional placement year between years two and three.
- Integrates industry placement to provide real-world experience and build workplace skills.
- Delivered by a team of internationally-recognised engineers and researchers.
- Utilizes advanced facilities such as CISCO-based networking laboratories at MediaCityUK and Peel Park campus.
Course Schedule:
- Year one focuses on foundational concepts in analogue and digital electronics, mathematics, risk management, project management, computer networking, and electromagnetism.
- Year two delves deeper into control engineering, machines and drives, advanced mathematics, digital signal processing, computing laboratory, and digital electronics.
- Year three introduces powertrain, hybrid and electric vehicles, industrial management, project preparation, final year project, control and power systems, embedded systems, and automation and robotics.
- (Optional) Placement year provides professional experience in the industry.
Individual Modules:
- Year 1: Analogue Electronics, Digital Electronics 1, Engineering Mathematics, Project and Risk Management, Introduction to Computer and Network Systems, Electromagnetism and Electrical Group Design 1.
- Year 2: Control Engineering and Group Design 2, Machines and Drives, Engineering Mathematics, Digital Signal Processing, Computing Laboratory, Digital Electronics 2.
- Year 3: Powertrain, Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, Industrial Management and Project Preparation, Final Year Project, Control and Power Systems, Embedded Systems, Automation and Robotics.
Assessment:
Assessment Methods:
- Variety of assessment methods are used, including exams, coursework, essays, tests, discussions, presentations, and a dissertation.
- Emphasis is placed on combining theoretical knowledge with practical application and problem-solving skills.
Assessment Criteria:
- Assessment criteria are specific to each module and reflect the learning objectives.
- Rubrics and marking schemes are used to ensure fair and consistent evaluation.
- Feedback is provided to students to help them improve their understanding and performance.
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
- A blend of theoretical, collaborative, and practical methods are employed to facilitate learning.
- Lectures by experienced faculty and guest speakers from academia and industry provide foundational knowledge.
- Tutorials engage students in active learning and problem-solving through examples and practical exercises.
- Workshops offer hands-on exploration of real-world applications and allow students to identify and implement solutions to relevant problems.
Faculty:
- The program is delivered by a team of internationally-recognised engineers and researchers who bring their expertise and passion for the field to the classroom.
- Faculty members are actively involved in cutting-edge research and industry collaborations, ensuring students receive relevant and up-to-date knowledge.
Unique Approaches:
- Emphasis on hands-on learning through access to advanced laboratories and facilities.
- Integration of industry placements for real-world experience.
- Strong focus on developing student's critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Exposure to guest lectures and industry events to broaden perspectives and foster networking opportunities.
Careers:
Career Paths:
- Graduates can pursue careers in various sectors, including power generation, automotive vehicle drives and electronics, electronic system design, automation and robotics, telecommunications, and many more.
Career Opportunities:
- Roles could include telecommunications engineer, electronic systems designer, electrical engineer, systems developer, automation and robotics engineer, and more.
Career Outcomes:
- The program equips graduates with the knowledge, skills, and experience to become successful professionals in the field of electrical and electronic engineering.
- Graduates are well-positioned to secure employment or pursue further postgraduate studies in related fields.
Other:
- The program is designed to prepare graduates for the ever-changing demands of the 21st century.
- Strong emphasis is placed on industry relevance and employability skills.
- Graduates benefit from the University of Salford's strong industry connections and career support services.
- Full-time home 2024/25 £9,250.00per year
- Full-time international 2024/25 £17,040.00per year
- Full-time home 2025/26 £9,250.00per year
- Full-time international 2025/26 £17,650.00per year